Stihl RM 655 VS Instruction Manual - Page 2

Original Instruction Manual 0000010877_002_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Paper is recyclable. English Contents 1 Introduction 2 2 Guide to Using this Manual 2 3 Main Parts 3 4 Safety Symbols on the Products 3 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.... 4 6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 13 7 Before Starting Work 14 8 Assembling the Lawn Mower 14 9 Adjusting the Lawn Mower 16 10 Fueling the Mower and Adding Engine Oil17 11 Starting the Engine 18 12 Shutting Off the Engine 18 13 Engaging and Disengaging the Mowing Blade 19 14 Activating and Deactivating Drive System 19 15 Checking the Lawn Mower 20 16 During Operation 20 17 After Finishing Work 21 18 Transporting the Lawn Mower 22 19 Storing the Lawn Mower 22 20 Cleaning 22 21 Inspection and Maintenance 23 22 Troubleshooting Guide 25 23 Specifications 27 24 Replacement Parts and Equipment.......... 27 25 Disposal 27 26 Limited Warranty 28 27 Trademarks 28 28 Addresses 28 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in this manual will help you receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL lawn mower and, if followed, reduce the risk of injury from its use. SAVE THIS MANUAL! Because a lawn mower is a highspeed cutting tool with a gasolinepowered engine, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Read this instruction manual and the separate engine instruction manual thoroughly before use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety precautions. Careless or improper use of the lawn mower can cause serious or fatal injury. Do not lend or rent your lawn mower without this instruction manual and the separate engine instruction manual. Allow only persons who have the proper training and fully understand the infor‐ mation in this manual and the accompanying engine instruction manual to operate the lawn mower. For further information, or if you do not under‐ stand any of the instructions in this manual, please go to www.stihlusa.com or contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 2 Guide to Using this Manual 2.1 Signal Words This manual contains safety information that requires your special attention. Such information is introduced with the following symbols and sig‐ nal words: DANGER ■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING ■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. NOTICE ■ Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual com‐ ponents. 2.2 Symbols in Text The following symbol is included to assist you with the use of the manual: Refers to a designated chapter or subchapter in this instruction manual. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG 2023 0478-111-8602-A. VA1.K23. 2 0478-111-8602-A